ASSISTANT TEACHER

Harmony Public Schools; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Public Schools is seeking an instructional aide to support teachers and students within the classroom environment. You will assist with student goals, manage behavior, supervise students during meals and activities, and help prepare ARD/IEP paperwork.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 48 college hours preferred, and may pursue Texas Educational Aide Certification. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Minimum of 48 college hours preferred.
• Texas Educational Aide Certification preferred or the ability to acquire it.

Responsibilities

• Assists teacher(s) with student academic goals by working with small groups or an individual child.
• Assists teacher(s) in enforcing classroom management and behavioral plans to create a learning-friendly environment.
• Supervises students during breakfast, recess, lunch, dismissal, events, and programs.
• Assists with ARD/IEP paperwork and data entry for special education reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Program organization

Computer skills

Data analysis

Interviewing & public speaking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 college hours

Texas Educational Aide Certification

Job description

JOB GOAL:

Under direct supervision, performs duties that are instructional in nature or may deliver direct services to students or parents. Servesin a position for which a teacher or another professional has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educationalprograms and services. Assists with test administration. May provide specialized assistance for students with special needs.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum of 48 college hours is preferred.
• Experience working with children is preferred.
• Texas Educational Aide Certification is preferred or the ability to acquire it.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists teacher(s) with student academic goals, by working with small groups of children or an individual child.
• Assists teacher(s) in the enforcement of classroom management and behavioral plans, creating an environment that is appropriate for learning.
• Assists with supervising students during breakfast, recess, lunch, dismissal, special events, and programs.
• Assists teacher(s) in the preparation of paperwork for the ARD/IEP process. Collects and enters data for completion of special education reports and documents.
• Assists teacher(s) with the planning, preparation and implementation of differentiated instruction for individual students and groups.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to organize special programs for assigned campus.
• Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.
• Ability to analyze data
• Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.
• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
• Position is in classroom setting and requires intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing.
• Moderate travel is required.